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Contract Clauses – Fixed Terms

Kiera Lee

Mills Selig

It is a requirement of Article 33 of the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 that any terms of employment confirms the duration of that employment. This is particularly important where any appointment is temporary or for a fixed term. Contracts should set this out clearly to avoid later dispute. A fixed term contract starts on a specific date and ends on a specific date. Employers may wish to use fixed-term contracts when:

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